Local Government Reform Directions Submissions now available
Submissions to the Government’s Reform Directions Paper are now available to view
Local Government Division
- About the Local Government Division
- What is local government?
- Local Government Legislation Review
- Tasmanian Council directory
- Local Government Elections
- Local Government Board Review - Sorell and Tasman Councils
- Review of Tasmanian Cemeteries Legislation
- Burial and Cremation Act 2002
- Good Governance
- Local Government Code of Conduct
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- Making a complaint
- Local Government Legislation and Reviews
- Measuring Tasmanian Local Government Performance
- Board of Inquiry - Glenorchy City Council
- Board of Inquiry - Huon Valley Council
- Local Government Reform
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- Local Government Board
- By-law directory
- Contact us
Contact Details
By phone
Contact the Local Government Division on 03 6232 7022 or Service Tasmania on 1300 135 513.
Our staff
Use the Tasmanian Government Directory to find staff contact details
Social media
Follow our social media accounts to keep up to date with specific programs and initiatives.
Local Government Division
The Department of Premier and Cabinet's Local Government Division contributes to the wellbeing of local communities through promoting a sustainable and vibrant local government sector and supporting the strong collaborative relationships between the State Government and local government.
The Division does this by developing and maintaining a policy and legislative framework for matters relevant to local government, contributing to the effectiveness of the Premier's Local Government Council (PLGC), providing executive support to the Local Government Board, and ensuring regular contact between the State Government and local government at the local, regional and statewide level to explore opportunities and resolve issues.
Further information about the Local Government Division's programs and responsibilities is available for your information.
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Amendments to the Dog Control Act 2000
The Government has released a consultation draft of the Dog Control Amendment Bill 2019 and is seeking comment on the amendments.
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Stage 2 Review of Tasmanian Cemeteries Legislation
Stage 2 of the Review of Tasmanian Cemeteries Legislation has commenced.
Quick links
Publications
- Local Government Board Review Final Report: Review of Voluntary Amalgamation and Shared Service Options - Sorell and Tasman Councils
- Local Government Board Review Final Report Executive Summary
- Information Sheet - Summary of changes to Local Government (General) Regulations 2015
- Guideline - Gifts and Donations Register - Local Government (General) Regulations 2015
- Allowances for Elected Members (PDF)
- Review of Tasmania’s Local Government Legislation Framework - Discussion Paper